how do i fix a scratched cd?

Question

please tell me it has like 1000 very small scrathes but ive used toothpaste and it doesnt work still is there like a certain way to do it

Answer 1

you can try a disc cleaner, but if not then amn then thiers nothing you can do sry

Answer 2

For the cost of one CD, you can repair many with a CD-repair kit. These work on audio CDs, CD-ROM discs and DVDs.
Instructions
STEP 1: Determine the nature of the problem. Turn over the CD and look first for a smudge (see "Clean CDs" under Related eHows). If you notice a scratch, however, continue on to step 2. STEP 2: Buy a fluid-based CD scratch-repair kit. STEP 3: Get a soft, lint-free cloth, such as one made for cleaning eyeglasses, if your scratch-repair kit doesn't come with cloths or swabs. STEP 4: Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe across the CD, working from the inside out in straight lines. Never wipe in a circular pattern. STEP 5: Repeat the process, if necessary. Tips & Warnings
Use a cleaner rather than a repair kit if the scratches are minor but cause skipping or stopping.
Avoid using alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia, commercial plastic cleaners or toothpaste, and avoid scrubbing, polishing or buffing.
If you experience problems when using a disc on other play-back units, try rerecording at a different speed.
Household cleaning products - including alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia and commercial plastic cleaners - may harm CDs.
Scrubbing, polishing or buffing CDs may damage them.
Avoid home remedies that suggest using toothpaste. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and acts as a light sandpaper. While it may sometimes buff out scratches, more often it will cause additional scratches.
Even a successful repair may still make it difficult for the laser to read the CD properly, resulting in lower sound quality.

Answer 3

If the small scratches are not causing any issues, then I would leave it alone. If it won't play or is causing the game to freeze up in some parts, I'd try using a little bit of clear coat polish (yes, for your car )and a soft cloth.

I've had luck with this in the past when I had a game that was having issues. If the disk is already not working, then you have nothing to lose. If it is working, then you are really better off leaving it as is...

Answer 4

There are small machine like buffers that should do the trick. I bought one about 5, 6 years ago and at that time they had just come out so they where a bit costly (well to me they where) about $50 but I am sure there a newer better one now. But I use it on all my scratched CDs and it really work. Go to your local store like Wal-Mart should have them or GameStop in your area.
You take care :-)



Thank You.

Answer 5

We bought a machine that cleans them...not sure how much it was, but it works great.
Also, you need to rub from the inside to the outside, not in circles. Maybe use a lens cloth or piece of toilette paper.

Answer 6

Look for some scratch remover liquid or paste specifically
designed to reduce or eliminate scratches from plastics.
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Answer 7

try useing headlight repair or polishing paste you can find it at an auto parts store in the wax section there are a few different brands plastx works for me

Answer 8

you can't
and the toothpaste has just made it worse...
sometimes it works to just blow on it
but it has scratches so the surface is damaged, so sorry, but you can't fix it :(

Answer 9

i recommend using achohol (the stuff you use to clean bruises)
wipe that up there with a rag for 1 minute, but not to ruff then dry it off with another rag and try it!!1

IT ALWAYS WORKS FOR ME

Answer 10

you can buy a kit at any wal-mart or similar store that works pretty good.